After rushing for 969 yards his first two seasons, Minnesota Vikings RB Dalvin Cook exploded for 2,692 rushing yards and 29 rushing touchdowns the last two seasons. Below, we look at Dalvin Cook‘s 2021 fantasy football average draft position (ADP) and where you should draft him.
Cook was the best running back last season not named Derrick Henry (Tennessee Titans) in 2020. Cook had the second-most rushing yards and rushing touchdowns in the NFL. It was a career year for Cook and he did it while missing two games.
In 2021, the hope is he can replicate the success of the last two seasons. He will easily do that if he stays healthy. With a 17-game season this year, if he can play in every game, 2,000 yards on the ground and 20+ total touchdowns could be a reality.
Cook’s ADP: No. 2 overall
(ADP data courtesy of MyFantasyLeague.com)
Cook is one of the most sought-after players in fantasy right now. He ranks second overall only to Carolina Panthers RB Christian McCaffrey, also making Cook the No. 2 running back.
He is going at high as the first pick overall and as low as No. 11, with an average pick of 4.37. He is owned in 55% of leagues.
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Cook’s 2020 stats
Carries: 312
Yards: 1,557
Rushing touchdowns: 16
Receptions: 44
Receiving yards: 361
Receiving touchdowns: 1
Where should you take Cook in your fantasy football draft?
Cook is a great selection near the top of any fantasy draft. He has consistent production the last two seasons and he will only be 26 years old this season, so he is still in his prime.
He plays in an offense where defenses can’t just stack the box against them because the Vikings have a productive passing game with QB Kirk Cousins and WRs Justin Jefferson and Adam Thielen.
Cook’s touchdown production each of the last two seasons makes him a great top pick in standard leagues, and the fact that has at least 40 receptions in each of the last three seasons makes him valuable in PPR leagues.
The only downside is the potential of not getting a full season out of him. He played in 14 games each of the last two seasons and has not played more than 14 games in any season. So, while the production is high, he will give you great weeks when he plays but might give you nothing by missing a game here and there.
Is he worth the first overall pick? It is a tad risky, although it depends on your philosophy. A dual-threat quarterback might be the best play in the first round. However, he isn’t likely going to be on the board come the second round, so the sweet spot is somewhere between the top of the draft and the middle of the first round.
He won’t necessarily be a disappointment if you take him at the top of the draft, but you do have the potential for some missed games.
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